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• Now Open: 1 Hotel Tokyo—A Nature-Infused Urban Sanctuary

  1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is proud to announce the official opening of 1 Hotel Tokyo, the brand’s first property in Japan. Now welcoming guests, the hotel is a sanctuary in the sky, set high within the Akasaka Trust Tower, offering sweeping views of the Imperial Palace gardens, Tokyo Tower, and the city skyline. The property brings 1 Hotels’ signature nature-led design, trailblazing food and beverage concepts, wellness-forward experiences, and a luxuriously sustainable ethos to one of the world’s most dynamic cities.

  Published: Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:44:29 +0000

• The End of Booking Engine Fees: Tambourine Redefines Hotel Profitability

  Tambourine, the global leader in hotel marketing technology, today announced a strategic shift in hotel profitability with the recent launch of Tambourine One. Designed to help hotels and resorts drive more direct bookings, Tambourine One creates a faster, more intuitive booking experience while eliminating fees that have long burdened hoteliers.

  Published: Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:06:38 +0000

• Round Hill Hotel & Villas Welcomes Spring in Style

  At Round Hill Hotel & Villas, spring arrives not with fanfare, but with intention. Jamaica’s most storied hotel welcomes the season with a thoughtfully curated lineup of experiences that feel both fresh and deeply rooted in place. From a celebrated culinary residency and a refined take on pickleball to a reimagined spa experience grounded in local tradition, spring at Round Hill is shaped by moments that feel both intentional and timeless.

  Published: Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:17:45 +0000

• HAMMOCK COVE ANTIGUA PARTNERS WITH GOLDEN GOAT CAVIAR® FOR EXCLUSIVE CULINARY POP-UP WEEKEND

  Hammock Cove Antigua, part of Elite Island Resorts, is partnering with Golden Goat Caviar®, supplier of the world’s finest caviar, for the first Hammock Cove Antigua Golden Goat Caviar Pop-Up Weekend. Marking the premium caviar’s Antigua debut, guests will indulge in a decadent holiday beginning Thursday, May 7, through Sunday, May 10, 2026. A highlight of Antigua’s annual Culinary Month, the curated collaboration brings Golden Goat Caviar to the forefront, offering guests inventive dishes featuring caviar, bespoke cocktails, and indulgent beachfront moments.

  Published: Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:41:08 +0000

• The Barceló Hotel Group opens its first Royal Hideaway Hotels & Resorts establishment in Morocco

  The Barceló Hotel Group continues to expand its presence in Morocco, where it already has nine properties in six cities. The grand opening of Royal Hideaway Casablanca took place on 18 December, marking the arrival of the Royal Hideaway Hotels & Resorts brand in the country and the African continent.

  Published: Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:23:16 +0000

• Marriott International Signs Agreement to Debut St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in New Zealand

  Marriott International, Inc. announced a signed agreement with PHC Queenstown Limited to debut St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Queenstown, New Zealand. Combining timeless glamour and vanguard spirit, the property is anticipated to offer exquisite experiences in one of the world’s finest addresses starting in late 2027.

  Published: Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:16:45 +0000

• MAUNA LANI, AUBERGE COLLECTION, WELCOMES ROSS KILKENNY AS NEW CULINARY DIRECTOR

  Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection has appointed Ross Kilkenny as Culinary Director of its renowned food and beverage program on the Kohala Coast. With over 22 years of experience across the West Coast, Kilkenny brings refined expertise to his new role leading the resort’s established culinary scene.

  Published: Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:08:16 +0000

• Kym Barter appointed to Managing Director at Atlantis Dubai

  Atlantis Dubai has promoted Kym Barter to managing director, placing him in charge of both flagship properties, Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal, as well as Aquaventure World. In his expanded role, Barter will oversee the strategic direction and continued performance of the integrated resort portfolio, which includes two of Dubai’s most prominent luxury destinations.

  Published: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:42:11 +0000

• TAIBA appoints Tareq Derbas as vice president of hospitality operations

  TAIBA, the leading Saudi company in the hospitality sector, announced the appointment of Mr. Tareq Derbas as Vice President of Hospitality Operations. This appointment reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and advancing its long-term growth strategy, in line with the evolving tourism and hospitality landscape in the Kingdom.

  Published: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:20:07 +0000

• Marriott Announces Significant Growth and Strategic Expansion in the Caribbean and Latin America

  Marriott International, Inc. announced an outstanding year of growth in its Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region in 2025. The company achieved a record 94 signed deals in the region, adding 10,461 rooms to the pipeline, an increase of 40 percent in signed transactions and more than 30 percent in signed rooms compared to 2024. This performance reinforces Marriott’s long-term commitment to diversified expansion and meeting evolving owner interests in the CALA region.

  Published: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:36:01 +0000